A free autograph session and fan-fest will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at New York New York Hotel & Casino to kick off the NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals Weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It will take place in the Staten Island Room, near the Sporting House Bar & Grill.

The first 200 fans in line will receive a free SummitRacing.com hat. The event also will include driver question-and-answer sessions, music and door prizes.

The NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals will be held Friday through Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Children 12 and under will be admitted free. For tickets and information, please call LVMS at 644-4444 or visit www.LVMS.com.